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Russia says it does not threaten undersea cables after UK raises alarm

The Russian Embassy in London said that Russia posed no threat to undersea cables in Britain and other NATO countries, after UK defence minister John Healey accused Moscow of "

Russia says it does not threaten undersea cables after UK raises alarm
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he is not sure US should be spending anything on NATO

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Trump says he is not sure US should be spending anything on NATO
Europe|Political|World

Risk of clash between nuclear powers is growing, Russian security official says

Russian security official Sergei Shoigu warned in an interview published on Friday that the risk of an armed clash between nuclear powers was rising.

Risk of clash between nuclear powers is growing, Russian security official says
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

In his first three days, Trump disrupted America. Then he turned to the world

In his first three days, Trump disrupted America. Then he turned to the world

Europe|Political|World

Russia rejects idea of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, warning of "uncontrollable escalation"

Russia on Thursday rejected the idea of NATO countries sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in the war with Russia, saying such a move would threaten

Russia rejects idea of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, warning of "uncontrollable escalation"
Europe|Political|World

German opposition leader seeks military procurement reform

Germany will eventually have to spend more than 2% of economic output on defence but must first reform its procurement system to get more bang for its buck, opposition leader

German opposition leader seeks military procurement reform
Europe|Political|US|World

NATO not involved in decisions over diversity staffing in military, Rutte says

NATO is not involved in decisions taken by member states, such as the United States, over hiring in the armed forces based around diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) criteria,

NATO not involved in decisions over diversity staffing in military, Rutte says
Europe|Political|World

NATO chief Rutte says Europe will pay for US arms for Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday urged the United States to keep supplying Ukraine with weapons to fight Russia's invasion and said he was sure

NATO chief Rutte says Europe will pay for US arms for Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

German Patriot units in Poland will be operational by Monday, says minister

Two German Patriot air defence units deployed to southeastern Poland to protect a major hub for military and humanitarian supplies to Ukraine will be fully

German Patriot units in Poland will be operational by Monday, says minister
Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance's credibility

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned that a Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine the dissuasive force of the world’s biggest military alliance and could cost trillions of dollars to restore the organization's credibility

NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance's credibility
Europe|Political|World

UK monitors Russian spy ship, steps up undersea cable protection

Britain said it monitored a Russian spy ship in the English Channel in recent days and would strengthen its response to secret operations by Russian ships and aircraft in an effort

UK monitors Russian spy ship, steps up undersea cable protection
Europe|Political|US|World

Europe should welcome Trump's NATO spending call, says Poland's Tusk

Europe should welcome rather than rebuff U.S.

Europe should welcome Trump's NATO spending call, says Poland's Tusk
Europe|Political|US|World

Sanchez says Spain pulling its weight in NATO after Trump criticism of defence spending

Spain is a "reliable partner" in NATO, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday, after U.S.

Sanchez says Spain pulling its weight in NATO after Trump criticism of defence spending
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump whisperer? Italy's Meloni navigates a high-stakes relationship

He hails a fantastic woman sweeping all before her in Europe. She praises a strong and shrewd defender of the West.

Trump whisperer? Italy's Meloni navigates a high-stakes relationship
Europe|Political|World

EU's Kallas: Russia is posing an existential threat to our security

Russia is posing an existential threat to the European Union's security and to only way to address that is to increase spending on defence, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas

EU's Kallas: Russia is posing an existential threat to our security
Election|Europe|Political

Chancellor hopeful says Germany should focus on existing NATO spending target

The leader of Germany's conservative CDU, the party's candidate to run for chancellor, said on Tuesday that the nation should focus on efforts to reach existing

Chancellor hopeful says Germany should focus on existing NATO spending target
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump mistakes Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc and repeats the threat of massive tariffs

U.S. president Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible tariffs in Madrid

Trump mistakes Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc and repeats the threat of massive tariffs
Europe|Political|World

As Trump is sworn in, Macron warns Europe it can't depend only on US weapons

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday that the billions of euros of taxpayer money spent on Europe's military budgets should not be used to buy only American weapons,

As Trump is sworn in, Macron warns Europe it can't depend only on US weapons
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany says it met NATO 2% defence spending target in 2024, short of Trump's demand

Germany met NATO's target to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on defence in 2024, the government said on Monday, though well short of incoming U.S.

Germany says it met NATO 2% defence spending target in 2024, short of Trump's demand
Election|Political|US|World

Trump's foreign policy: end Ukraine war, buy Greenland, target Mexican cartels

Republican President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to acquire Greenland, bring the war in Ukraine to a close and fundamentally alter the U.S. relationship

Trump's foreign policy: end Ukraine war, buy Greenland, target Mexican cartels
Europe|Political|World

Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression

Lithuania's president says his country has made the decision to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall national economic output starting in 2026

Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression
Europe|Political|World

French maritime patrol aircraft was target of Russian intimidation, minister says

A French maritime patrol aircraft was the target of Russian intimidation on Wednesday over the Baltic Sea, France's Defence Minister said on Friday.

French maritime patrol aircraft was target of Russian intimidation, minister says
Europe|Political|World

Russia says any British military role in Ukraine under new 100-year deal would be worrying

Russia said on Friday that any placement of British military assets in Ukraine under a new 100-year partnership agreement between Kyiv and London would be of concern to Moscow.

Russia says any British military role in Ukraine under new 100-year deal would be worrying
Europe|Political|World

NATO: Norwegian F-35s deployed after Russian aircraft approach Polish airspace

Two Norwegian F-35s stationed in Poland were deployed on Wednesday in response to a "massive number of airborne Russian aircraft" that approached Poland's air space, NATO's air

NATO: Norwegian F-35s deployed after Russian aircraft approach Polish airspace
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says Western claims of Russian undersea cable sabotage aim to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports

Russia on Thursday accused NATO and the West of making "evidence-free" allegations against Moscow over ships purportedly involved in sabotaging undersea cables in an effort to curb

Russia says Western claims of Russian undersea cable sabotage aim to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports
Europe|Political|World

NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region

NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Russia's top diplomat praises Trump's views on Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow is open for talks with President-elect Donald Trump

Russia's top diplomat praises Trump's views on Ukraine conflict
Europe|Political|World

NATO to deploy ships, aircraft in Baltic Sea after cable breaches

NATO countries will deploy frigates, patrol aircraft and naval drones in the Baltic Sea to help protect critical infrastructure and

NATO to deploy ships, aircraft in Baltic Sea after cable breaches
Election|Europe|Political|World

German defence minister arrives in Ukraine to send message of support

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday on a visit intended to send a clear signal of Europe's support ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald

German defence minister arrives in Ukraine to send message of support
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Putin has tested the West’s resolve over Ukraine. Will Trump force its collapse?

Putin has tested the West’s resolve over Ukraine. Will Trump force its collapse?

Economy|Europe|Political|World

European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump's military spending target won't be easy

The defense ministers of Europe’s five top military spenders say they intend to continue increasing their investments in defense but described President-elect Donald Trump’s challenge for them to raise spending to 5% of their overall economic output as extremely difficult

European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump's military spending target won't be easy
Europe|Political|World

Rutte says NATO must spend smarter on defence or face bill of 3.7% of GDP

NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Monday the alliance's military capability targets may require members to spend as much as 3.7% of GDP on defence but this figure could be reduced with

Rutte says NATO must spend smarter on defence or face bill of 3.7% of GDP
Election|Political|US|World

Fact check: Debunking Trump’s false claims about Canada

Fact check: Debunking Trump’s false claims about Canada

Europe|Political|World

NATO seeks agreement on new goals for weapons and troops in summer, says top official

NATO aims to bring forward a decision on new targets for weapons and troop numbers to this summer, a top military official said on Monday, referring to the

NATO seeks agreement on new goals for weapons and troops in summer, says top official
Europe|Political|World

Biggest European allies to swiftly implement new NATO targets, Berlin says

Germany, Poland, Britain, France and Italy will implement as swiftly as possible new NATO targets for weapons and troop numbers which the alliance is about to agree upon, German

Biggest European allies to swiftly implement new NATO targets, Berlin says
Election|Political|US|World

Biden offers a first draft of his foreign policy achievements

Biden offers a first draft of his foreign policy achievements

Biden offers a first draft of his foreign policy achievements
Business|Europe|Political|World

NATO chief Rutte warns EU against defence industry 'barriers'

NATO chief Mark Rutte told the European Union on Monday not to create barriers that would prevent companies from NATO countries that are outside the EU from taking part in its

NATO chief Rutte warns EU against defence industry 'barriers'
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Risky ships must be identified to protect undersea cables, EU's Virkkunen says

Identifying suspect ships and limiting their activities is the most efficient way to protect critical undersea infrastructure, European Commission Vice President

Risky ships must be identified to protect undersea cables, EU's Virkkunen says
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy calls on allies to honour promises on arms supplies to Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on allies on Sunday to honour all promises to supply Ukraine with weapons, including those to counter Russian air attacks.

Zelenskiy calls on allies to honour promises on arms supplies to Ukraine
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Sweden to test new drone swarm technology, defence minister says

NATO's newest member Sweden will test new drone swarm technology developed by defence equipment group Saab and the Nordic country's armed forces, Defence Minister Pal Jonson said

Sweden to test new drone swarm technology, defence minister says
Europe|Political|World

Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in the Baltic

Sweden's government says the country will contribute up to three warships to a NATO effort to increase the alliance’s presence in the Baltic Sea as it tries to guard against sabotage of underwater infrastructure

Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in the Baltic
Europe|Political|World

Germany sets up military division dedicated to territorial defence

The German military will establish a new division tasked exclusively with territorial defence, the army said on Saturday, bringing all existing reserve units under direct army

Germany sets up military division dedicated to territorial defence
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump's words on Greenland and borders ring alarms in Europe, but officials have a measured response

President-elect Donald Trump has tossed expansionist rhetoric at U.S. allies and potential adversaries with arguments that the frontiers of American power need to be extended into Canada and the Danish territory of Greenland, and southward to include the Panama Canal

Trump's words on Greenland and borders ring alarms in Europe, but officials have a measured response
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea in a show of force after suspected cable sabotage

Estonian naval ships are taking part in stepped-up patrols in the Baltic Sea by NATO countries after undersea power and communications cables have been damaged in recent months

Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea in a show of force after suspected cable sabotage
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

NATO won't back Trump's new defence spending target but will raise its sights

NATO won't heed Donald Trump’s proposal for a massive hike in defence spending but will likely agree to go beyond its current target, according to

NATO won't back Trump's new defence spending target but will raise its sights
Political|US|World

Biden to deliver a capstone address on his foreign policy legacy as he makes way for Trump's return

The White House says President Joe Biden will deliver a capstone address to highlight some of his administration's most significant foreign policy achievements

Biden to deliver a capstone address on his foreign policy legacy as he makes way for Trump's return
Europe|Political|US|World

UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO

Britain's top diplomat says Europe’s security “is on a knife-edge” and President-elect Donald Trump is right to say NATO member nations must increase military spending

UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

NATO takes control from US of air defenses in Poland crucial to supporting Ukraine days before Trump takes office

NATO takes control from US of air defenses in Poland crucial to supporting Ukraine days before Trump takes office

NATO takes control from US of air defenses in Poland crucial to supporting Ukraine days before Trump takes office
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO needs to focus on southern flank to counter Russia, Italy says

NATO needs a stronger focus on the south and Africa, Italy's prime minister told a news conference on Thursday, saying Russia might boost its presence in eastern Libya after the

NATO needs to focus on southern flank to counter Russia, Italy says
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Italy's Meloni sees Trump defending Western interests, engaging with Ukraine

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, one of the European leaders closest to Donald Trump, said on Thursday she believed the U.S. president-elect

Italy's Meloni sees Trump defending Western interests, engaging with Ukraine
Europe|Political|US|World

Danish officials fear Trump is much more serious about acquiring Greenland than in first term

Danish officials fear Trump is much more serious about acquiring Greenland than in first term

Danish officials fear Trump is much more serious about acquiring Greenland than in first term
Europe|Political|US|World

NATO membership only credible security guarantee for Ukraine, Finnish foreign minister says

Membership in NATO is the only credible long-term security guarantee Ukraine can receive against future Russian aggression, Finland's top diplomat said on Wednesday.

NATO membership only credible security guarantee for Ukraine, Finnish foreign minister says
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Germany's leader says all countries must respect existing borders, in a rebuttal of Trump

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the principle of inviolability of borders applies to every country, however powerful

Germany's leader says all countries must respect existing borders, in a rebuttal of Trump
Election|Europe|Political

Germany's front-runner for chancellor won't commit to new NATO spending target

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become chancellor in next month's election, said Germany would spend more on defence but would not commit to a NATO defence

Germany's front-runner for chancellor won't commit to new NATO spending target
Election|Political|US

What Trump said about Canada, Mexico, NATO and Gaza hostages at news conference

Republican U.S.

What Trump said about Canada, Mexico, NATO and Gaza hostages at news conference
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he sympathizes with Russia's opposition to NATO membership for Ukraine

President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he sympathized with the Russian position that Ukraine should not be part of NATO, and he lamented

Trump says he sympathizes with Russia's opposition to NATO membership for Ukraine
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|US

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about January 6, Europe, NATO and Canada

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about January 6, Europe, NATO and Canada

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about January 6, Europe, NATO and Canada
Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy says US will be alongside Ukraine's efforts to stop Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said late on Tuesday that no one would give peace to his country as a gift, but he believed the United States would stand alongside Kyiv as it

Zelenskiy says US will be alongside Ukraine's efforts to stop Russia
Business|Europe|Political

Hensoldt boss urges Germany to spend 3% of GDP on defence

Germany should commit to increasing its defence spending to a sum equivalent to 3% of gross domestic product, the chief executive officer of defence electronics specialist Hensoldt

Hensoldt boss urges Germany to spend 3% of GDP on defence
Election|Europe|Political

Croatia's incumbent president gains most votes for re-election, but not enough to avoid a runoff

Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanovic has swept most votes in the first round of a presidential election, but will have to face a runoff against a ruling party candidate to secure another five-year term

Croatia's incumbent president gains most votes for re-election, but not enough to avoid a runoff
Europe|World

Sweden embarks on a sober search for more cemetery space in case of war

Burial associations in Sweden are looking to acquire enough land for something they hope they’ll never have to do

Sweden embarks on a sober search for more cemetery space in case of war
Crime|Europe|Political|World

NATO will step up Baltic Sea patrols as Finland probes the possible sabotage of undersea cables

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the military alliance will step up patrols in the Baltic Sea area as Finnish investigators work to establish whether a ship linked to Russia sabotaged undersea cables there this week

NATO will step up Baltic Sea patrols as Finland probes the possible sabotage of undersea cables
Asia|Europe|World

NATO calls for full investigation of Azerbaijan Airlines crash

NATO on Thursday called for a full investigation into the cause of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people.

NATO calls for full investigation of Azerbaijan Airlines crash
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Bonds forged during a wartime Christmas 83 years ago could soon be at risk

Bonds forged during a wartime Christmas 83 years ago could soon be at risk

Europe|Political|World

Italy to prolong war supplies to Ukraine until the end of 2025

Italy's cabinet on Monday passed a law decree that allows it to continue supplying until the end of 2025 "means, materials and equipment" to Ukraine to support its war effort against

Italy to prolong war supplies to Ukraine until the end of 2025
Europe|Political|World

NATO chief Rutte says Zelenskiy's criticism of Germany's Scholz is unfair

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he considered the sometimes harsh criticism of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to be unjustified,

NATO chief Rutte says Zelenskiy's criticism of Germany's Scholz is unfair
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine's membership of NATO is 'achievable'

Ukraine's membership of NATO is "achievable", but Kyiv will have to fight to persuade allies to make it happen, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Ukrainian diplomats in a speech on

Zelenskiy says Ukraine's membership of NATO is 'achievable'
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy, NATO boss and European leaders discuss Ukraine security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and other European leaders on Wednesday, aiming to get

Zelenskiy, NATO boss and European leaders discuss Ukraine security guarantees
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Estonia's top spy says NATO must deter Russia for next 10 to 20 years

NATO will need to contain Russia for the next 20 years, the head of Estonian foreign intelligence said.

Estonia's top spy says NATO must deter Russia for next 10 to 20 years
Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs European and US security guarantees to stop Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged European countries on Thursday to provide guarantees to protect Ukraine after the war with Russia ends

Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs European and US security guarantees to stop Putin
Europe|Political|World

Russia will remain a threat to Europe even after Ukraine war, Finland says

Russia and countries that support it will remain a danger to Europe even after the war in Ukraine has ended, Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said on Thursday.

Russia will remain a threat to Europe even after Ukraine war, Finland says
Europe|Political|World

As Russia threats loom, Finland's people are learning to shoot back

People in Finland have been left unsettled by expansionist neighbor Russia and inspired by its recent accession to NATO, are increasingly taking national self-defense into their own hands

As Russia threats loom, Finland's people are learning to shoot back
Europe|Political|World

Dutch, Finnish, Swedish jets intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea, says Dutch defence minister

The Netherlands, in coordination with Finland and Sweden, has intercepted Russian aircraft carrying supersonic missiles over the Baltic Sea on Tuesday, Dutch Defence Minister

Europe|Political|US|World

NATO command in Germany to assist Ukraine is up and running, says Rutte

A new NATO command in the German city of Wiesbaden has taken up its work to coordinate Western military aid for Ukraine, the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on

NATO command in Germany to assist Ukraine is up and running, says Rutte
Europe|Political|World

Germany may expand military to 230,000 troops in NATO push

Germany may increase the size of its armed forces to 230,000, up from the current target of 203,000, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Wednesday, as the NATO alliance looks

Germany may expand military to 230,000 troops in NATO push
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Europe's conundrum: how to fund defence spending

With a war raging at the European Union's eastern border, Russia posing a threat, and U.S.

Europe's conundrum: how to fund defence spending
Europe|Political|US|World

NATO takes over coordination of military aid to Kyiv from US, source says

NATO has taken over coordination of Western military aid to Ukraine from the U.S. as planned, a source said on Tuesday, in a move widely seen as aiming to safeguard the support

NATO takes over coordination of military aid to Kyiv from US, source says
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says foreign peacekeepers idea could be raised in Brussels on Wednesday

The possible deployment of foreign peacekeeping troops in Ukraine could be raised at a meeting of European leaders in Brussels on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Zelenskiy says foreign peacekeepers idea could be raised in Brussels on Wednesday
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says

Estonia will propose that the leaders of the United Kingdom-led alliance of northern European NATO countries spend no less than 2.5% of GDP on defence in response

Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says
Europe|Political|World

Russia disrupting Baltic security in test for NATO, Polish admiral says

Russia is disrupting mobile communications and ship-tracking data across the Baltic Sea, endangering vessels and energy supplies to test how

Russia disrupting Baltic security in test for NATO, Polish admiral says
Europe|Political|World

Russia must be ready to fight NATO in Europe in next decade, minister says

Russia's defence minister said on Monday that Moscow must be ready to fight the NATO military alliance in Europe in the next decade, as President

Russia must be ready to fight NATO in Europe in next decade, minister says
Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Turkey holds the key to Syria's future

U.S.

Trump says Turkey holds the key to Syria's future
Election|Political|US

Trump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy

President-elect Donald Trump has picked longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as an envoy for special missions

Trump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to meet European leaders in Brussels on Wednesday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will attend a meeting with the leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, NATO and the EU in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to meet European leaders in Brussels on Wednesday
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's reformed military procurement agency drives the country's NATO ambitions

Ukraine's new state agency for nonlethal military procurement is an example of the type of reform that the country hopes will clear the path toward NATO

Europe|Political|World

Senior Ukraine official says Kyiv not yet ready for talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff said in an interview broadcast late on Thursday that Kyiv was not yet ready to start talks with Russia as it lacked the weapons,

Senior Ukraine official says Kyiv not yet ready for talks with Russia
Europe|Political|World

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe next

MidEast|Political|US|World

Blinken meets Erdogan as forces backed by US, Turkey clash in Syria

U.S.

Blinken meets Erdogan as forces backed by US, Turkey clash in Syria
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO boss calls for much higher defence spending to counter Russia

NATO head Mark Rutte warned the U.S.-led transatlantic alliance on Thursday that it was not ready for the threats it would face from Russia in the coming years and called for a

NATO boss calls for much higher defence spending to counter Russia
Business|Political|US

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Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy made case for security guarantees at Paris meeting with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy used his first meeting with Donald Trump since the U.S. election to explain Ukraine's

Zelenskiy made case for security guarantees at Paris meeting with Trump
Europe|Political|World

Poland wants more NATO members to help police Baltic Sea, defence minister says

Poland wants more NATO members' navies to take part in policing the Baltic Sea, including those from beyond the region, in view of the potential

Poland wants more NATO members to help police Baltic Sea, defence minister says
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World

German chancellor frontrunner says will finance military without more borrowing

Germany can cover future increases in military spending without creating a special funding instrument, but must do more to coordinate defence

German chancellor frontrunner says will finance military without more borrowing
Europe|Political|World

Russian Foreign Ministry says Moscow is not willing to make concessions on Ukraine

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Moscow was not ready to make concessions when it came to Ukraine and that President Vladimir Putin's own proposals on how to end

Russian Foreign Ministry says Moscow is not willing to make concessions on Ukraine
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Slovakia to enter talks to buy three C-390 aircraft, Brazil's Embraer says

Slovakia will kick off talks in January for the purchase of three C-390 Millennium aircraft, Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Tuesday, making it the latest NATO member nation

Slovakia to enter talks to buy three C-390 aircraft, Brazil's Embraer says
Europe|Political|World

Russia would not invade NATO, says Latvian foreign minister

Russia would not invade NATO as it has too many complications with the fighting in Ukraine, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze said in an interview at the Reuters NEXT

Russia would not invade NATO, says Latvian foreign minister
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

EU envoys to discuss first sanctions targeting Russian hybrid threats

EU envoys will discuss on Wednesday the first potential sanctions targeting Russian hybrid threats such as undermining elections, cyber attacks and economic

EU envoys to discuss first sanctions targeting Russian hybrid threats
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Ukraine war will go on until Putin's goals are met on battlefield or by negotiation

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the Ukraine war would continue until the goals set by President Vladimir Putin were achieved by military action or by negotiation.

Kremlin says Ukraine war will go on until Putin's goals are met on battlefield or by negotiation
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to raise NATO invite, security guarantees at meeting with European allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will raise the issues of Ukraine being invited to join the NATO military alliance as well as security guarantees at a meeting with European

Ukraine to raise NATO invite, security guarantees at meeting with European allies
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy seeks diplomatic end to Russia's war, floats role for foreign troops

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made the case on Monday for a diplomatic settlement to Russia's war in Ukraine and raised the idea of foreign troops

Zelenskiy seeks diplomatic end to Russia's war, floats role for foreign troops
Europe|Political|World

Kyiv says it plans December allies meeting to strengthen position in any talks

Ukraine plans to call a meeting of its key European allies in December to coordinate a joint position and make sure Kyiv is in a strong position on the battlefield and in any potential

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending

The European Union needs common instruments to fund defence spending amid a protracted war in Ukraine and calls from Washington for NATO members to increase such expenditure,

Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending
Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is open to the potential deployment of Western troops in Ukraine to guarantee the country’s security as part of a broad effort to end the almost three-year war with Russia

Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Dutch F-35s intercepted three Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea

Dutch F-35 fighter jets intercepted three Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Friday and escorted them at a distance over international waters to the border of the NATO area

Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US opens investigation into Spain's reported port denials of cargo ships carrying arms to Israel

The United States has opened an investigation into whether NATO ally Spain has been denying port entry to cargo vessels reportedly transporting U.S. weapons to Israel

Election|Europe

Who is Calin Georgescu, the man at the centre of Romania's cancelled election?

Calin Georgescu, whose stunning victory in the first round of Romania's presidential election was declared void on Friday, is a

Who is Calin Georgescu, the man at the centre of Romania's cancelled election?
Election|Europe|News|Political

As Slovakia's trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine

A populist former prime minister whose party is favored to win Slovakia’s early parliamentary election plans to reverse the country’s military and political support for neighboring Ukraine if he returns to power

As Slovakia's trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan says he trusts Russia as much as he trusts the West

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he trusts Russia as much he trusts the West

Turkey's Erdogan says he trusts Russia as much as he trusts the West
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Technology|World

Bulgaria to purchase US Stryker combat vehicles and related equipment

Bulgaria’s government has approved the purchase of U.S.-made Stryker combat vehicles to modernize the country’s land forces and bring them in line with NATO standards

News|Technology|US|World

Erdogan says Menendez resignation from Senate committee boosts Turkey's bid to acquire F-16s

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey’s chances of acquiring F-16 fighter jets from the U.S. have been boosted by Sen. Bob Menendez stepping down as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Poland gets $4 billion US loan for defence purchases, minister says

Poland signed a $4 billion loan under the United States' Foreign Military Financing program that will help finance the transformation of its armed forces, the Polish defence

Poland gets $4 billion US loan for defence purchases, minister says
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World on brink of third nuclear age with few guardrails in place, UK military chief warns

World on brink of third nuclear age with few guardrails in place, UK military chief warns

World on brink of third nuclear age with few guardrails in place, UK military chief warns
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Hungary's Orbán takes step toward breaking deadlock over Sweden's NATO membership

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sent a letter to his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, inviting him to Budapest to discuss Sweden’s accession into the NATO military alliance

Hungary's Orbán takes step toward breaking deadlock over Sweden's NATO membership
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Swedish PM seeks to meet Hungary's Orban in Brussels for NATO talks

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has offered to meet his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban in Brussels next week to discuss the Swedish NATO application and other

Swedish PM seeks to meet Hungary's Orban in Brussels for NATO talks
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Romania's surprise front-runner says he's not pro-Russia. But Romania alleges he had Moscow's help

The surprise front-runner in Romania’s presidential election insisted to The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday that he is not pro-Russian — hours before Romania declassified intelligence alleging Moscow ran an online campaign to promote him to voters

Romania's surprise front-runner says he's not pro-Russia. But Romania alleges he had Moscow's help
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Trump is right on NATO spending boost, UK foreign minister says

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is right to challenge NATO members to boost defence spending, Britain's foreign minister told Reuters on Wednesday.

Trump is right on NATO spending boost, UK foreign minister says
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Blinken says Ukraine needs to get younger people fighting Russia

Ukraine needs to get younger people into the military to succeed in the war being waged against it by Russia, U.S.

Blinken says Ukraine needs to get younger people fighting Russia
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NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is leading a fresh push for European countries to ramp up defense spending

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House
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German ministry cannot confirm reports on Baltic Sea incident with Russia

A German defence ministry spokesperson could not confirm media reports on Wednesday about an incident between a German army helicopter and a Russian ship in the Baltic Sea.

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Far-right NATO critic seen winning Romanian presidential runoff vote

Romanians vote in a presidential election runoff on Sunday that could see Calin Georgescu, a far-right critic of NATO, defeat pro-European centrist Elena Lasconi,

Far-right NATO critic seen winning Romanian presidential runoff vote
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NATO's Rutte says arms firms need to produce more at lower prices

NATO boss Mark Rutte sharply criticised arms companies inside the U.S.-led alliance on Wednesday, saying they were producing too little, charging

NATO's Rutte says arms firms need to produce more at lower prices
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As sabotage allegations swirl, NATO struggles to secure Baltic Sea

On Nov. 18, hours after two communication cables were severed in the Baltic Sea, 30 NATO vessels and 4,000 military staff took to the same

As sabotage allegations swirl, NATO struggles to secure Baltic Sea
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Top Ukrainian official visits US to meet Trump team, foreign minister says

A top Ukrainian official has begun a visit to the United States to build contacts with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, who has promised to end Russia's

Top Ukrainian official visits US to meet Trump team, foreign minister says
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Lithuania foreign minister: NATO members will have to supply guarantees to have peace in Ukraine

NATO members will have to supply guarantees in order to have peace in Ukraine, said Lithuania foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis on Wednesday.

Lithuania foreign minister: NATO members will have to supply guarantees to have peace in Ukraine
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UK's David Lammy: hand of Russia seen in many world conflicts at present

Russia's involvement can be seen in many of the wars currently taking place across the world, said British Foreign Minister David Lammy at a NATO meeting on Wednesday, as he urged

UK's David Lammy: hand of Russia seen in many world conflicts at present
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Up to 100 'suspicious incidents' in Europe can be attributed to Russia, Czech minister says

Up to 100 "suspicious incidents" in Europe this year can be attributed to Russia, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky told reporters on Wednesday as he arrived at a meeting with

Up to 100 'suspicious incidents' in Europe can be attributed to Russia, Czech minister says
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Putin is in no position to make demands of Ukraine for peace, US defense secretary says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in no position to make demands on Ukraine to end the war, U.S.

Putin is in no position to make demands of Ukraine for peace, US defense secretary says
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'It's a mistake,' Zelenskiy says of Biden's Putin mix up

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his U.S counterpart Joe Biden accidentally referring to him as Russian President Vladimir Putin was a mistake that could be

'It's a mistake,' Zelenskiy says of Biden's Putin mix up
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Russia launches another massive missile attack on Ukraine with one briefly entering Polish airspace

Ukrainian authorities say that Russia launched its third massive missile attack on Ukraine in the past four days, and the second to target the capital of Kyiv

Russia launches another massive missile attack on Ukraine with one briefly entering Polish airspace
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Russia says NATO is preparing allies for conflict with Moscow

NATO activity in Eastern Europe and the Black Sea area is aimed at preparing its allies for conflict with Moscow, which creates additional risks for Russia's security, the RIA news agency

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Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine

Several central and Eastern European countries have begun marking the 20th anniversary of the largest expansion of the NATO military alliance when formerly socialist countries became members of the bloc

Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine
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Erdogan tells Dutch PM Rutte that Turkey will back a new NATO chief based on its needs and expectations

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in a phone call on Sunday that Ankara would back a candidate to be NATO's new chief based on its expectations

Erdogan tells Dutch PM Rutte that Turkey will back a new NATO chief based on its needs and expectations
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US plans trilateral summit with Japan, South Korea in July, Japanese media report

The United States government is arranging a summit between President Joe Biden and his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in July, on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Washington

US plans trilateral summit with Japan, South Korea in July, Japanese media report
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Top Russian official says US dictates NATO spending

A top official in Russia's Security Council said the United States was imposing economic obligations on its NATO partners and setting conditions for buying specific weapons and equipment.

Top Russian official says US dictates NATO spending
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NATO weighs a plan to provide long-term military help to Ukraine as Russian troops assert control

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the organization is debating a plan to provide more predictable military support to Ukraine as better armed Russian troops assert control on the battlefield

NATO weighs a plan to provide long-term military help to Ukraine as Russian troops assert control
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NATO marks its 75th birthday as war in Ukraine and rising populism gnaw at its unity

NATO is marking its 75th anniversary

NATO marks its 75th birthday as war in Ukraine and rising populism gnaw at its unity
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Finland will keep its border with Russia closed until further notice over migration concerns

Finland says it will extend the closure of its border crossing points with Russia beyond the current April 14 deadline “until further notice” due to a high risk of organized migration orchestrated by Moscow

Finland will keep its border with Russia closed until further notice over migration concerns
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Biden hosts Czech leader at White House to promote Ukraine aid amid holdup in Congress

President Joe Biden called on the House to immediately take up the Senate-passed supplemental legislation for Ukraine and Israel funding on Monday as he hosted Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala in the Oval Office

Biden hosts Czech leader at White House to promote Ukraine aid amid holdup in Congress
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Polish president Duda to meet Trump in New York, media reports

Polish President Andrzej Duda will meet Donald Trump during a visit to New York this week, Polish media cited sources as saying on Tuesday, as European leaders prepare for the

Polish president Duda to meet Trump in New York, media reports
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Russia reiterates no ground for Ukraine talks, but mentioning them more often

There are no grounds yet for negotiations on how to bring the war in Ukraine to an end, Russia said on Wednesday, in comments about peace talks that have become more frequent since Donald

Russia reiterates no ground for Ukraine talks, but mentioning them more often
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Poland's president becomes the latest leader to visit Donald Trump as allies eye a possible return

Former President Donald Trump has met in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda

Poland's president becomes the latest leader to visit Donald Trump as allies eye a possible return
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Ukraine seeks G7, NATO help for battered air defences

Ukraine warned foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major powers on Thursday they had to change strategy if they wanted Kyiv to

Ukraine seeks G7, NATO help for battered air defences
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NATO working on more air defences for Ukraine, Stoltenberg says

NATO is working to send more air defence systems to Ukraine, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday, adding that delays in providing such aid

NATO working on more air defences for Ukraine, Stoltenberg says
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Donald Trump says Ukraine's survival is important to US

Donald Trump said on Thursday the survival of Ukraine is important to the United States, a shift in tone days before the Republican-led U.S.

Donald Trump says Ukraine's survival is important to US
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Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation

Argentina has requested to join NATO as a global partner, a status that would clear the way for greater political and security cooperation at a time when the right-wing government of President Javier Milei aims to boost ties with Western powers and attract investment

Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation
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European Union official von der Leyen visits Finland-Russia border to assess security situation

The head of the European Union’s executive branch says that Finland’s decision to close its border crossings with Russia over a surge in migrants was a security matter for the whole 27-member bloc to consider

European Union official von der Leyen visits Finland-Russia border to assess security situation
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NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is pressing the allies to give more Patriot missile batteries and other equipment to Ukraine

NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine
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Ukrainian and Western leaders laud US aid package while the Kremlin warns of 'further ruin'

Ukrainian and Western leaders have welcomed the passing of a desperately needed aid package for Ukraine by the U.S. House of Representatives

Ukrainian and Western leaders laud US aid package while the Kremlin warns of 'further ruin'
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Global military spending climbed 7% in 2023 amid conflicts, think-tank SIPRI says

Global military expenditure grew 7% to $2.43 trillion in 2023, the steepest annual rise since 2009 as international peace and security deteriorated, a leading think-tank said on

Global military spending climbed 7% in 2023 amid conflicts, think-tank SIPRI says
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European nations with Patriots hesitate to give their missile systems to Ukraine

European Union countries possessing Patriot air defense systems appear hesitant to give any to Ukraine

European nations with Patriots hesitate to give their missile systems to Ukraine
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With war in Ukraine on its border, Poland should be among countries setting EU agenda, minister says

Poland’s Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski told parliament on Thursday that the government wants to return to the group of countries which sets the agenda of the European Union

With war in Ukraine on its border, Poland should be among countries setting EU agenda, minister says
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Lukashenko talks up threats to Belarus to justify 'nuclear deterrence'

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday his country was facing grave threats internally and externally that had required it to change its security posture

Lukashenko talks up threats to Belarus to justify 'nuclear deterrence'
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A Chinese ship remains the focus of the investigation into Baltic Sea gas pipeline damaged last year

Authorities in Finland say a Chinese container ship remains the focus of an investigation into what caused damage last year to a Baltic Sea gas pipeline between NATO members Finland and Estonia

A Chinese ship remains the focus of the investigation into Baltic Sea gas pipeline damaged last year
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Germany’s turning point: 2 years into strategic pivot, progress made bodes well for the US, NATO and the world

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz outlined bold, long-term goals: Strengthen the country’s depleted military with extraordinary investments and adopt assertive foreign policy defending global norms.

Germany’s turning point: 2 years into strategic pivot, progress made bodes well for the US, NATO and the world
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Sweden should hike military budget to 2.6% of GDP, defence committee says

Sweden should raise its military spending to around 2.6% of GDP by 2030, a parliamentary committee said in a report on Friday, as the country rebuilds its defence capabilities

Sweden should hike military budget to 2.6% of GDP, defence committee says
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Trump ready to renew conservative alliance with Hungary's Orban

Donald Trump is ready to renew a conservative alliance with Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the U.S.

Trump ready to renew conservative alliance with Hungary's Orban
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy issues fresh plea for Patriots, EU accession, NATO entry

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy issued a fresh plea to the international community to hurry up and deliver more air defences, start formal talks for his country to enter the

Ukraine's Zelenskiy issues fresh plea for Patriots, EU accession, NATO entry
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Turkey says it backs outgoing Dutch prime minister Rutte's candidacy for NATO chief

A senior Turkish official says Ankara will back the outgoing Dutch prime minister's candidacy for the position of NATO secretary general

Turkey says it backs outgoing Dutch prime minister Rutte's candidacy for NATO chief
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for faster arms supplies as NATO chief visits

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that vital U.S. weapons were starting to arrive in Ukraine in small amounts but deliveries needed to be

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for faster arms supplies as NATO chief visits
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Turkey backs Rutte as next NATO chief, Ankara official says

Turkey has told allies that it will back the candidacy of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to be NATO's next secretary-general, a Turkish official said on Monday, an important step

Turkey backs Rutte as next NATO chief, Ankara official says
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NATO's chief chides alliance countries for not being quicker to help Ukraine against Russia

NATO's chief says the alliance's member countries have failed to deliver in good time what they promised to Ukraine

NATO's chief chides alliance countries for not being quicker to help Ukraine against Russia
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Ukraine’s trust in NATO allies dented by arms delivery failures, Stoltenberg says

Ukraine's trust in its NATO allies has "taken a dent" because of delays and failures in the delivery of arms for the war against Russia’s invasion, NATO boss

Ukraine’s trust in NATO allies dented by arms delivery failures, Stoltenberg says
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Estonia says Russia violates international rules with GPS interference

Estonia accused Russia of violating international airspace regulations by interfering with GPS signals and the Baltic nation's foreign

Estonia says Russia violates international rules with GPS interference
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NATO chief, on unannounced Kyiv visit, says arms flows to Ukraine will increase

NATO boss Jens Stoltenberg told Ukrainians on Monday that his alliance’s members had failed to live up to their promises of military aid in recent months, but said the flow of arms

NATO chief, on unannounced Kyiv visit, says arms flows to Ukraine will increase
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Spain to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, minister says

Spain's defence minister said on Friday Madrid would deliver Patriot anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine, following pressure from NATO and European Union allies to send more military

Europe|News|World

With Russia in mind, French carrier joins drills under NATO command

NATO on Friday launched one of its biggest naval deployments since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with

With Russia in mind, French carrier joins drills under NATO command
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Defence firm Saab raises sales outlook after Q1 profit jump

Swedish defence equipment maker Saab reported on Friday a 28% rise in first-quarter operating profit and raised its organic sales growth forecast on the back of

Defence firm Saab raises sales outlook after Q1 profit jump
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Greece rules out air defence systems to Ukraine, prime minister says

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece can not offer air defence systems like 'Patriots' or S-300 to Ukraine responding to pressure from EU and NATO allies to send more

Greece rules out air defence systems to Ukraine, prime minister says
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China must stop aiding Russia if it seeks good relations with West, NATO says

China must stop supporting Russia's war in Ukraine if it wants to enjoy good relations with the West, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday, warning Beijing in

China must stop aiding Russia if it seeks good relations with West, NATO says
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Russia says Polish discussion on hosting US nuclear weapons is dangerous

Russia said on Thursday that Poland was playing a "very dangerous game" by considering the possibility of hosting U.S. nuclear weapons.

Russia says Polish discussion on hosting US nuclear weapons is dangerous
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Sweden to move ahead with sending troops to Latvia as part of NATO forces

Sweden will move ahead with plans to send troops to Latvia as part of NATO's deployment in the Baltic countries, which share land borders with Russia and its ally Belarus,

Sweden to move ahead with sending troops to Latvia as part of NATO forces
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Swedish Crown Princess Victoria starts officer training

Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria will start a special officer training later this year to deepen her military training, the Royal Court said on Thursday.

Swedish Crown Princess Victoria starts officer training
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Eurovision Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests

Sweden said it plans to host a dazzling Eurovision Song Contest, watched by 200 million people worldwide, but visitors face heightened security

Eurovision Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests